G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅+302% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 87.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 33.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $79 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Radeon RX 550

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $90 less on MSRP ($79 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.
✅Measures 155mm instead of 160mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,674 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon RX 550

2017

Why buy it

✅+302% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 87.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 33.8 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $79 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $90 less on MSRP ($79 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Draws 50W instead of 70W, a 20W reduction.
✅Measures 155mm instead of 160mm, a 5mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌40% higher power demand at 70W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,674 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.8 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($79 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon RX 550?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 2,674 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon RX 550 is a 2017 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2017, 302.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about 113.9% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $79 MSRP, and you are getting 302.0% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 550 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 550 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 550 is 2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM, 2,674 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 550 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	109 FPS	51 FPS
medium	92 FPS	33 FPS
high	77 FPS	24 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	12 FPS
1440p
low	95 FPS	35 FPS
medium	81 FPS	22 FPS
high	59 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	30 FPS	11 FPS
medium	28 FPS	7 FPS
high	19 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	174 FPS	82 FPS
medium	149 FPS	50 FPS
high	118 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	24 FPS
medium	106 FPS	17 FPS
high	83 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	8 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	7 FPS
medium	62 FPS	5 FPS
high	48 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	3 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	484 FPS	120 FPS
medium	387 FPS	96 FPS
high	322 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	90 FPS
medium	290 FPS	72 FPS
high	242 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	60 FPS
medium	193 FPS	48 FPS
high	161 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	30 FPS

Open GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Open Radeon RX 550

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
1080p
low	243 FPS	120 FPS
medium	210 FPS	96 FPS
high	171 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	60 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	90 FPS
medium	166 FPS	72 FPS
high	131 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	45 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	60 FPS
medium	87 FPS	48 FPS
high	69 FPS	40 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	27 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon RX 550

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

Radeon RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon RX 550's 2,674 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 302%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 8 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
G3D Mark Score	10,749+302%	2,674
Architecture	Ampere	GCN 4.0
Process Node	8 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2304+350%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS+459%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1470 MHz+24%	1183 MHz
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	72+125%	32
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+1669%	0.13 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 550 is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 550 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 550 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 550) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. Bus width: 96-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s+50%	112 GB/s
Bus Width	96-bit	128-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 550). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_0
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 550). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 550).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon RX 550's 50W — a 33.3% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: None vs None. Card length: 160mm vs 155mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon RX 550
TDP	70W	50W-29%
Recommended PSU	300W	300W
Power Connector	None	None
Length	160mm	155mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+187%	53.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79. The Radeon RX 550 costs 53.3% less ($90 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 33.8 (Radeon RX 550) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 88.2% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2017).